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Registered Nurse Preop

St Francis Hospital

Colorado Springs, Colorado

$33.15–$59.67/hr

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Colorado Springs, Colorado

RNPreopPACUICUPerioperative

Posted Aug 7, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 9, 2026

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Base pay: $33.15–$59.67/hr

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Job Summary and Responsibilities Qualified external applicants with at least six months of direct RN experience are eligible for a $20,000 sign-on bonus!* As our RN, you will assume responsibility for facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with the healthcare team and patient/family to meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient, advancing modern nursing through compassionate care. Day to Day duties include patient education, health assessment and physical exam, clinical prep like starting IV and administering pre op medications, verifying preoperative documentation, coordinating safety hand offs. Previous Preop/PACU/ICU/Procedural experience highly preferred.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Nursing; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
RN License in state of employment
Physical Requirements: Medium Work exert/lift up to 50 lbs
Bachelors Degree in Nursing (preferred)
One (1) year experience (preferred)
Previous Preop/PACU/ICU/Procedural experience highly preferred
Weeknight and weekend call requirement
30 Min Call Back radius required

Benefits

$20,000 sign-on bonus for external applicants with at least 6 months of direct RN experience

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St Francis Hospital

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You are considering St Francis Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado (80923). The hospital sits in a market that also includes UCHealth, VA, home health, and post-acute employers, so you are not looking at a one-option town. Colorado Springs cost of…

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Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Colorado is a compact-license state
Flat state income tax around 4.4%

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Living in Colorado Springs, CO

Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak in the Rocky Mountain foothills, Colorado Springs blends outdoor adventure with a laid-back metro feel. Mild, sunny weather and trails like those in nearby Garden of the Gods attract active nurses seeking a scenic, affordable alternative to Denver.

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Metro price level · Colorado Springs area: 100.7; 1% above the national average
Median gross rent: $1,648/mo; rent and tenant-paid utilities

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